Good morning, Reds fans! Here are your latest Nottingham Forest headlines as Steve Cooper and co. start preparing for their first season in the Premier League.
Middlesbrough transfer stance on Nottingham Forest star Djed Spence amid Tottenham claims
Middlesbrough have not spoken to any clubs about a move for Djed Spence amid claims that Tottenham Hotspur are at an advanced stage in negotiations for the defender.
Spence, who starred on loan for Nottingham Forest last season, is a transfer target for Spurs this summer after a stellar season on Trentside. The 21 year-old right-back played 46 times for the Reds and starred in the play-off final defeat of Huddersfield Town at the end of May.
His value has rocketed as a result of his fine 2021-22 and will net Middlesbrough a handsome transfer fee if, as expected, he does move on this summer. Tottenham are being heavily linked with a move for Spence, who would slot straight into the right-wing-back position in Antonio Conte's defence.
James Garner agent responds to Nottingham Forest transfer claims amid Manchester United talk
James Garner's agent has responded to claims that the Manchester United player will be returning to Nottingham Forest next season.
Garner spent 2021-22 on loan at the City Ground and helped Steve Cooper 's Reds to promotion to the Premier League, setting up the only goal of the game in last month's play-off final win at Wembley. The 21 year-old has spent the past season-and-a-half on Trentside and was an integral part of Forest 's return to the top flight.
Garner 's performances have attracted interest from other clubs, with East Midlands rivals Leicester City reportedly keen on a move for the England Under-21 international. New United boss Erik ten Hag will reportedly take a look at Garner before deciding what is next for the player.
Nottingham Forest identify Liverpool ace as possible Djed Spence replacement
Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for Liverpool ace Neco Williams.
The Reds are still hopeful of signing Djed Spence on a permanent deal after his impressive loan season with Forest last term, but Steve Cooper's recruitment staff are covering all bases by identifying possible alternatives.
One such possible option is Williams, 21, who spent last season on-loan with Championship title winners Fulham.
Priority positions for Nottingham Forest to address in transfer window as retained list announced
Nottingham Forest have made a start on shaping their squad for the upcoming Premier League season with the publication of their retained list.
Three senior players have been released, in Tobias Figueiredo, Gaetan Bong and Carl Jenkinson, while the club are in talks with Lewis Grabban about a new deal. Loanees Max Lowe (Sheffield United), Djed Spence (Middlesbrough), James Garner (Manchester United), Philip Zinckernagel (Watford) and Keinan Davis (Aston Villa) have all returned to their parent clubs.
The Reds have until 11pm on Thursday, September 1 to get their transfer business done. And the announcement of which players have been let go leaves a clearer indication of the work which needs to be done.
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